Thales Group

Deployment Project Manager

Thales Group$145K — $183K *
Transportation
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or science required.
  • Over 10 years of experience in CBTC signaling project design and deployment.
  • Strong problem-solving abilities and persuasive communication skills.
  • Proven project management capabilities and adept at people leadership.
  • Proficient in desktop publishing and requirement management software.
  • Knowledge of international relations relevant to project execution.
  • Experience in P&L management and bid management.

Responsibilities

  • Manage the complete Solutions Deployment (SD) scope of CBTC Signaling Projects.
  • Coordinate SD work with team leaders and ensure alignment with project goals.
  • Reconcile planning inputs from teams with overarching project requirements.
  • Facilitate team dynamics and build productive relationships among project participants.
  • Oversee procurement processes to mitigate acquisition risks.
  • Conduct regular Deployment Reviews with internal teams and clients.
  • Identify and manage project risks to prevent impacts on cost and schedule.

Benefits

  • 100% company-paid Health, Dental, and Vision plans for employees and dependents.
  • Retirement Savings Plan with contributions and matching, no vesting period.
  • Generous paid time off including 3 weeks vacation and holidays.
  • Maternity, Parental, and Adoption top-up pay.
  • Annual Incentive plan and life insurance coverage.
Full Job Description
Toronto, Ontario, Canada (Hybrid) Responsible for managing the entire Solutions Deployment (SD) scope on a given CBTC Signaling Project. Responsible for all the technical aspects of the Project that are deployment related, as well as planning, budgeting and scheduling issues related to Deployment. As such, the Deployment Project Manager (DPM) works closely with the Project Manager (PM) and Solution Engineering Manage (SEM) to plan and deliver the Project scope. Key Accountabilities: • Responsible for all Solutions Deployment (SD) scope on a given CBTC Signaling Project. • Organize the logic of SD work with the SD Team Leaders, the SMO, and the Project team. • Reconciles bottom-up SD planning inputs from Team Leaders to top-down planning requirements from Project Manager. • Defines the project work with the Team Leaders including setting of priorities for review of work by others. • Responsible for good working relationships and team building for SD and non SD team members participating in the project. • Tracks and interfaces with the Procurement Manager to expedite the overall acquisition process and expedites when necessary to reduce risk. • Plans and conducts Deployment Reviews with internal teams and with the customer. • Ensures that the cost and schedule aspects of SD trade-off analyses are conducted properly. • Approves the site test and acceptance activities created by IVQ, if required due to the absence of a T&C Manager. • Works with the Bid Team to create the Deployment Management Plan. • Identifies SD project risks and manages the resolution of SD project risks. • Provides regular DPM reports to Senior Management. • To ensure the Infrastructure design path taken by the Infrastructure Engineers is contract compliant, supports the project budgets, schedules, and is compatible with the migration strategy outlined in the Deployment Management Plan. • Early identification and resolution of SD risks to avoid cost and schedule impacts • To ensure interdepartmental discussions are integrated to ensure a constant and accurate flow of information • Define Project SD work scope • To create an integrated team atmosphere between the internal and external SD disciplines participating on the project while ensuring compliance to Chorus processes and procedures. Key Requirements: • University graduate (Bachelors degree is minimum) with an engineering or science background • 10+ years working experience in Design and Deployment of a Communication Based Train Control (CBTC) signaling project • Logical approach to problem solving. • Persuasive powers & able to remain calm under crisis. • Ability to motivate and deliver results. • Excellent written and oral communication skills. • Proven Project management skills • Excellent knowledge of current and legacy desktop publishing software (e.g. MS Suite, Visio, DOORS, Adobe Acrobat, • Requirement Management tools such as DOORS or equivalent, JIRA) • Sufficient knowledge of International Relations and requirements that follow • Proficient in use of SAP • Excellent Language and Communication skills • P&L Management • Adept at People Management/leadership • Sufficient knowledge in Negotiation • Possesses strong Bid Management skills • Technical knowledge and skills required, e.g. system engineering; Safety HW/SW design etc. • Previous experience in operational development Preferred Qualifications: • Licensed with Professional Engineers of Ontario Total Compensation Range (Base Salary + Annual Incentive plan) : $145,775 - $183,676 The Company provides an extensive benefits program for all full-time employees working 24 or more hours per week and their eligible dependents, including the following: • Health, Dental and Vision plans - 100% of premiums are company-paid • Retirement Savings Plan with a company contribution and a match, and without vesting period • Company paid holidays - 3 weeks of vacation, Holiday closure, personal emergency leave days and sick days • Maternity/Parental/Adoption top up pay • Annual Incentive plan • Company provided Life Insurance, STD and Employee Assistance Plan This posting relates to an existing vacancy. Our hiring process uses both human and technology-assisted (AI) tools to support candidate screening and assessment. All results are reviewed by people, and all hiring decisions are made by people. Thank you for your interest in Hitachi Rail. If your application is of interest, we will be in contact. Please do not hesitate to discover more about us and our latest jobs at https://www.hitachirail.com/careers. We would be delighted if you would be one of our followers at https://www.linkedin.com/company/hitachirail. #LI-SV1

About Thales Group

Thales Group is a multinational company that specializes in providing advanced technology solutions for the aerospace, defense, and security industries. The company was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Courbevoie, France. Thales Group operates in over 50 countries and has a strong focus on innovation and research and development. The company's products and services include avionics, cybersecurity, transportation systems, and more. Thales Group is committed to sustainability and has been recognized for its efforts to reduce its environmental impact.
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83,000 employees
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Founded
1976

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